2026 ICC China Arbitration Day

9.00-9.20

Opening
Dr. Donna Huang, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR for North Asia, Shanghai

Feng Li, Deputy Director General, Department of Multilateral Cooperation (ICC China Secretariat), CCOIC, Beijing 

9.20-9.30

Welcome Remarks

Xinmei Zhou, Director, Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Justice, Chengdu 

9.30-10.10

Fireside Chat

Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris

Cesar Pereira, President, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London

10.10-10.30

Keynote Speech

10.30-11.10

Tea Break

11.10-12.20

A Century of Change, A New Era of Rules: Inside the ICC Rules of Arbitration 2026 (Conducted in Chinese)

International commercial arbitration is undergoing a profound efficiency revolution. Effective from 1 June 2026, the new ICC Arbitration Rules will apply to all arbitration requests submitted on or after that date. The ICC has anchored the revision around three core objectives: efficiency, clarity, and usability. While preserving the inherent flexibility of ICC arbitration, the revisions aim to further streamline procedures, reduce delays and costs, and better serve the evolving needs of global business users. This session will decode the key amendments and assess their far‑reaching impact on international arbitration practice.

Moderator:

• Vera He, Deputy Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR for North Asia, Shanghai

Panelists:

• Helen Shi, Vice President, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Partner and Co-head of Dispute Resolution Group, Fangda Partners, Beijing
• Wei Sun, Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Partner, Zhong Lun LLP, Beijing
• Fang Zhao, Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Partner, Huizhong Law Firm, Shanghai
• Xin Zhang, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Hong Kong

12.20-12.30

Understanding the New ICC Rules: Observations from Chinese Lawyers (Conducted in Chinese) 

• Xinlong Wu, Director, Sichuan Faxian (Tianfu) Law Firm, Chengdu
• Grace Jiang, Partner, Commerce & Finance Law Offices, Beijing

12.30-14.00

Lunch

14.00-15.10

In Times of Global Uncertainty: Are Chinese Companies Prepared for Cross-Border Project Disputes? (Conducted in Chinese)

As Chinese companies continue expanding into overseas infrastructure, energy and construction projects, they are increasingly encountering complex cross-border disputes arising from project delays, payment issues, geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes and enforcement challenges. This session will explore some of the key dispute trends emerging in international projects and discuss how companies can strengthen risk management, dispute resolution strategies and project protection throughout the lifecycle of overseas investments and construction activities.

Moderator:

• Tao Huang, Partner, King & Wood, Beijing

Panelists:

• Wenmin Zhuang, Deputy Director, Legal and International Business Department of Dongfang Electric Group; Vice President of Dongfang Electric International Investment (HK) Co., LTD, Chengdu
• Jinjun Zhu, Cheif Legal Advisor & Manager of Legal Compliance Dept, Power China Sinohydro Bureau 7 Co., LTD, Chengdu
• Hui Min, Head of Legal and Compliance Center, Tongwei Co., LTD, Chengdu
• Tianyu Ma, International Counsel, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Shenzhen Representative Office, Shenzhen

15.10-16.35

From Rules to Practice: Strategic Use of Interim Measures and Emergency Arbitrators (Conducted in English)

Interim measures and emergency arbitrator procedures have become essential tools for loss mitigation and asset preservation in international arbitration. This session will combine rule‑based analysis with real‑world scenarios, focusing on the requirements for applying interim measures, enforcement practices, as well as procedural timelines and the enforceability of emergency arbitrator orders. It will dissect key practical challenges and explore strategic pathways for leveraging these tools in cross‑border dispute resolution.

Moderator: 

• Henry Huang, Partner, Grandall Law Firm, Shanghai
• Keynote speech (in Chinese):
• Huiling CHEN, Deputy Chief Judge, Civil Division Ⅲ, Sichuan High People's Court, Chengdu

Panelists:

• Donna Huang, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR for North Asia, Shanghai
• Vicky Zhao, Partner, JunHe LLP, Beijing
• Tiong Teck Wee, Partner, Corporate Commercial Disputes Practice and International Arbitration Practice, WongPartnership LLP, Singapore
• Michael Tonkin, Partner, HKA Global; Deputy President, CIArb, Abu Dhabi

16.35-17.00

Tea Break

17.00-17.50

Mock Session of the ICC International Court of Arbitration: Challenge of Arbitrators (Conducted in English)

Join members of the ICC Court and representatives of the ICC Secretariat in an interactive mock session chaired by ICC Court President, Claudia Salomon, contributing to the ICC Court's decision on challenge of arbitrators. The session will highlight how the ICC Court decides on the challenge of arbitrators.

Panelists:

• Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
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• Xin Zhang, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Hong Kong
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• Jingzhou Tao, Former Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Beijing
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• Cathy Liu, Former Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration (TBC)

Observers:

• Yuhong Wu, Managing Partner, DeHeng Law Offices, Chengdu
• Lu Li, Director, Chengdu Bar Association and Chair of its Foreign Legal Service Committee; Member, ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission, Chengdu

17.50-18.00

Closing Remarks
Vera He, Deputy Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR for North Asia, Shanghai